Janelas Abertas
Antonio Carlos Jobim Lyrics
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Eu poderia fugir, meu amor
Eu poderia partir
Sem dizer pra onde vou
Nem se devo voltar
Sim
Eu poderia morrer de dor
E me serenizar
Ah
Eu poderia ficar sempre assim
Como uma casa sombria
Uma casa vazia
Sem luz nem calor
Mas
Quero as janelas abrir
Para que o sol possa vir iluminar nosso amor
The lyrics to Antonio Carlos Jobim's Janelas Abertas (Open Windows) invite us to explore themes of love and vulnerability. The song begins with the singer considering the possibility of running away from their emotions, of leaving everything behind without any clear destination. The lyrics have a melancholic tone, hinting at the singer's experience of pain and loss.
The second stanza takes a turn towards death, suggesting that the singer may have considered this as an escape from their suffering. The image of dying and finding serenity in death is a powerful one, and it speaks to the depths of the singer's pain.
Despite these darker themes, the song ends on a hopeful note. The singer declares their desire to open the windows, to let the light in and illuminate their love. This closing stanza is a gesture towards vulnerability, a willingness to be seen and to engage with the world in a more open and honest way. The song suggests that while pain and suffering are an inevitable part of life, there is also the possibility for healing and connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Sim
Yes
Eu poderia fugir, meu amor
I could run away, my love
Eu poderia partir
I could leave
Sem dizer pra onde vou
Without saying where I'm going
Nem se devo voltar
Or if I should come back
Sim
Yes
Eu poderia morrer de dor
I could die of pain
Eu poderia morrer
I could die
E me serenizar
And serenade myself
Ah
Oh
Eu poderia ficar sempre assim
I could always stay like this
Como uma casa sombria
Like a gloomy house
Uma casa vazia
An empty house
Sem luz nem calor
Without light or warmth
Mas
But
Quero as janelas abrir
I want to open the windows
Para que o sol possa vir iluminar nosso amor
So that the sun can come and illuminate our love
Writer(s): DE MORAES, JOBIM
Contributed by Amelia W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Richard Norris
on Samba Do Soho
It's "Diadem" which is a fancy headband. Also, I believe this song was written by Jobim's son, Paolo.